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Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC vs Intel NUC 13 Extreme Compute Element: Comparison
Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC and Intel NUC 13 Extreme Compute Element differ on price: Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC at From $219, Intel NUC 13 Extreme Compute Element at $1,349 (Compute Element card only). On price, Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC sits at $219.00 against $1,349.00 for Intel NUC 13 Extreme Compute Element.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Firefly | Intel |
| Memory | 4GB to 16GB LPDDR4 | Up to 64GB DDR5 SODIMM |
| Price | From $219 | $1,349 (Compute Element card only) |
| Model | ROC-RK3588S-PC | NUC13RNGi9 Compute Element |
| SoC | Rockchip RK3588S | Intel Core i9-13900K |
| Processor | Octa-core (4x Cortex-A76 + 4x Cortex-A55) | 8 Performance-cores + 16 Efficient-cores (24C/32T) up to 5.8GHz |
| Storage | Up to 128GB eMMC | 2x M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe slots |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC | Intel NUC 13 Extreme Compute Element |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $219.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $1,349.00 View on Consumercarts listing |
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Verdict
Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
The original RK3588S design, still notable for UEFI boot support that makes standard Linux installs far easier.
Intel NUC 13 Extreme Compute Element
8.5 / 10 Expert Rating
Exceptional performance for its niche — small-form-factor gaming/workstation upgrades — but not a typical SBC use case or budget.
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